§ 135-1604. Application for special permit., Article XVI. Wireless Communication Facilities, Chapter 135. Zoning Ordinances, Zoning Ordinances, Code of Ordinances, Braintree

The applicable fees as noted in the § 135-1611.

A locus plan at a scale of one inch equals 200 feet which shall show all property lines, the exact location of the proposed structures, street, landscape features, residential dwellings and neighborhoods and all buildings within 500 feet of the tower.

An elevation drawing of the proposed tower showing all details of its appearance, including height, shape, materials, antennas, wires and accessory building and showing the tower as it would appear on the landscape for each of its four sides.

The following information prepared by a professional engineer:

(1)

A description of the facility and the technical, economic and other justifications for the proposed location, height and design;

(2)

Confirmation that the facility complies with all applicable federal and state standards;

(3)

A description of the capacity of the facility including the number and types of panels, antennas and/or transmitter receivers that it can accommodate and the basis for these calculations;

(4)

If applicable, a written statement that the proposed facility complies with, or is exempt from, the applicable regulations administered by the FAA, FCC, Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

A copy of the applicant's FCC license to operate the proposed system.

A copy of the applicant's coverage map detailing the applicant's plans for providing wireless communication services to the Town of Braintree and neighboring communities.

Certification that the applicant is in compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act and the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act.

Proof that there is no existing, approved or proposed tower which can accommodate the wireless communication equipment planned for the applicant's tower. For the purposes of this paragraph, a proposed tower shall mean any tower for which an application for special permit has been filed with the SPGA.

Proof that the proposed tower will not interfere with signals sent or received by any other facility which transmits or receives signals via wireless means.

Proof of ownership of the proposed site or proof of a contract or lease with the owner of the site establishing the applicant's right to construct a tower on the site. The application must be signed by the owner of the property and the company(ies) proposing to erect the tower.

A description of the soil and surficial geology at the proposed site.

The projected future needs of the carrier and how the proposed tower fits with future projections to serve the Town and adjacent towns.

A copy of a leasing agreement should another carrier desire to collocate on the tower.

Between submittal of the application and the date of the public hearing on the application, the applicant shall, on two different dates, place a balloon or crane at the location and height of the proposed tower, in accordance with the following requirements:

(1)

The balloon or crane shall be of a size and color that accurately reflect the appearance of the proposed tower to the extent possible.

(2)

The balloon or crane shall remain in place at for least eight hours.

(3)

One of the trials shall take place on a weekday. The other trial shall take place on a Saturday. All trials shall begin at 8:00 a.m.

(4)

Prior to each trial, the applicant shall post notices of the time and place of the trials at the Town Hall at least two weeks prior to the first trial and shall publish the notice in a local newspaper of general circulation. The notice shall set a rain date in the event weather would delay or impact the results of the trial.